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AI imaging platform targets rare cellular events
September 7, 2026
Researchers in Scotland are set to gain access to an AI-powered imaging platform designed to identify rare cellular events among millions of cells, […]
MDC invests £1m in biotech approaches to autoimmune and neurodegenerative disease
September 6, 2026
Two UK biotechs developing new approaches to chronic autoimmune and neurodegenerative diseases have each secured £500,000 from the Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) to […]
Birmingham’s Dexter spins out to unlock healthcare data for research
September 6, 2026
The University of Birmingham has launched Dexter AI Ltd, a new spin-out commercialising a web-based platform designed to extract analysable datasets from electronic […]
Immunological Toolbox expands access to veterinary research reagents
September 4, 2026
A global research resource providing information on more than 20,000 immune reagents has been relaunched with a new platform designed to improve access […]
A faster, cleaner alternative to conventional laboratory ovens and furnaces
September 2, 2026
Conventional ovens and muffle furnaces remain essential laboratory tools for ashing, loss on ignition, residue on ignition and fusion, but these methods can […]
Heart monitoring for unexplained faints ‘doubles detection’ of dangerous arrhythmias
August 31, 2026
A two-week wearable heart monitor fitted shortly after patients attend A&E with unexplained fainting can more than double detection of potentially life-threatening heart […]
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AI imaging platform targets rare cellular events
September 7, 2026
Researchers in Scotland are set to gain access to an AI-powered imaging platform designed to identify rare cellular events among millions of cells, potentially allowing biomedical researchers to study biological processes that would otherwise be difficult to detect. Heriot-Watt University has secured £449,000 from the Wolfson Foundation to bring the new system to the Edinburgh […]
MDC invests £1m in biotech approaches to autoimmune and neurodegenerative disease
September 6, 2026
Two UK biotechs developing new approaches to chronic autoimmune and neurodegenerative diseases have each secured £500,000 from the Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) to accelerate development of their therapeutic platforms. Flip Therapeutics and Nascent Therapeutics will also receive translational drug discovery expertise and access to MDC’s network of scientific and commercial advisers and partners. The investment […]
Birmingham’s Dexter spins out to unlock healthcare data for research
September 6, 2026
The University of Birmingham has launched Dexter AI Ltd, a new spin-out commercialising a web-based platform designed to extract analysable datasets from electronic health records and other healthcare data sources. The platform is intended to reduce the time and effort required to turn large healthcare datasets into usable evidence for medical and population health research. […]
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Game Theory: Finspan Sharks & Reefs Expansion
August 23, 2026
High marks for Finspan Sharks & Reefs Expansion from Dr Louise Robinson and Dr Ian Turner. WHAT IS FINSPAN? In a previous column, we reviewed the superb Wingspan (and its expansions). Finspan comes from the same family of games, sharing its theme while introducing a range of new mechanics and shifting the focus to aquatic life. You […]
A COA is only as strong as its source-record trail
August 16, 2026
A certificate of analysis is often treated as the end of a quality check. A PDF arrives, the reported value looks acceptable, and the document is filed with the purchase record. That may be enough to complete a procurement task, but it is not enough to preserve a defensible laboratory record, advises Samuel Desjardins. The […]
Cleanroom differential pressure: a small value with a big impact
August 16, 2026
Pressure differentials inside cleanrooms are not large, Sean Murphy explains, with most set between 5-15 Pascal. However, maintaining that differential is a critical part of the overall cleanroom contamination control strategy… These small pressure differences help air move in the right direction; separate cleaner areas from areas with higher contamination risk and help organisations demonstrate […]
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A faster, cleaner alternative to conventional laboratory ovens and furnaces
September 2, 2026
Conventional ovens and muffle furnaces remain essential laboratory tools for ashing, loss on ignition, residue on ignition and fusion, but these methods can be slow, labour-intensive and dependent on manual handling, with potential exposure to unpleasant or hazardous vapours. Microwave-enhanced furnace technology provides a faster, cleaner alternative. The Milestone PYRO ashing system from Analytix supports […]
Nearly 300 lab equipment lots from former Haleon site go under the hammer
August 8, 2026
A total of 273 lots of laboratory and pilot manufacturing equipment from the former Haleon (GSK) Toothpaste Factory in Maidenhead goes under the hammer this month. Auctioneer BTG Eddisons is handling the online sale which is due to end on 20 August at 1pm. Viewing is available by appointment at the factory site in Norreys […]
Late-model analytical and pharmaceutical lab equipment on the market
August 2, 2026
Apex Auctions has a strong selection of late-model laboratory and pharmaceutical R&D equipment currently available, offering labs a chance to acquire high-spec analytical and processing kit without the wait or cost of new builds. At the core is a 2019 Thermo Scientific Dionex Ultimate 3000 RSLCnano modular UHPLC system, a high-performance liquid chromatography platform widely […]
